The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 27,800
€ 20,400
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
8P
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.03 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
657 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
107 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
